Pro Tools
- 1Runs onMac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Supported platformsWindows, macOS
- 4Multitrack editingYes
- 5MIDI sequencingYes
- 6Third-party pluginsYes
- 7Noise reductionYes
- 8Video synchronizationYes
Overview
Pro Tools is a digital audio workstation for recording, editing and mixing audio on Windows and macOS. It includes MIDI tools, virtual instruments, samples and arrangement features for music production. Recording options include loop recording, playlist comping, punch-in recording and support for up to 256 simultaneous audio inputs. Editing tools include Elastic Audio, clip gain, pitch manipulation and audio-to-MIDI conversion, alongside Slip, Grid, Shuffle and Spot modes. Mixing features include automation, flexible routing, folder tracks and plugins, with spatial rendering for Dolby Atmos and Audio Vivid. Studio and Ultimate include video tracks and timecode for sound-to-picture work. Intro is free forever and lists up to 8 audio, instrument and MIDI tracks. Artist costs 9.99 USD per month, Studio costs 34.99 USD per month and Ultimate costs 99.00 USD per month. Avid specifies 16 GB RAM, 15 GB free installation space and an internet connection for installation and activation. Community support is available; direct support cases or calls require an active support contract, subscription or Avid Support Code.
Who it is for
Pro Tools suits music producers and audio-post users who need recording, editing and mixing tools. Studio and Ultimate include video tracks and timecode for sound-to-picture work.
What is good
- Supports up to 256 simultaneous audio inputs.
- Includes MIDI tools, instruments, samples and arrangement features.
- Offers Elastic Audio and audio-to-MIDI conversion.
- Studio and Ultimate include video tracks and timecode.
- Intro is free forever.
What to know first
- Requires 16 GB RAM.
- Installation needs 15 GB free space and internet access.
- Direct support requires an active contract, subscription or Support Code.
- Studio costs 34.99 USD per month; Ultimate costs 99.00 USD per month.
Verdict
Pro Tools spans music production and audio-post workflows, with a free Intro plan and higher-priced tiers that add capacity and video features. Check the system requirements and support conditions alongside the plan details.
Pro Tools plans and pricing
All plansCompared on audio editing software
- Free plan
- Yeskb.avid.com
- Paid from
- $9.99/mokb.avid.com
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOSkb.avid.com
- Multitrack editing
- Yeskb.avid.com
- MIDI sequencing
- Yeskb.avid.com
- Third-party plugins
- Yeskb.avid.com
- Noise reduction
- Yeskb.avid.com
- Video synchronization
- Yeskb.avid.com
- Cloud collaboration
- Yeskb.avid.com
Facts
- Price Change Date
- The listed Pro Tools price adjustments took effect May 2, 2024.kb.avid.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Studio Monthly Price
- Studio month-to-month subscriptions changed from $29.99 to $34.99 USD.kb.avid.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Studio Annual Monthly
- Existing annual-paid-monthly Studio subscriptions renew at $34.99; the product is no longer sold new.kb.avid.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Ultimate Annual Monthly
- Existing annual-paid-monthly Ultimate renewals changed from $79.99 to $99.99 USD.kb.avid.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Annual Monthly Sales
- New annual-paid-monthly subscriptions have not been sold since January 1, 2023.kb.avid.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Annual Renewal Pricing
- Regular paid-upfront annual subscription renewal prices are not affected by these changes.kb.avid.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Upgrade Plan Use
- Perpetual Upgrade Plans renew existing perpetual licenses or update expired perpetual licenses.kb.avid.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Affected Offerings
- Four Pro Tools offerings were identified as changing price.kb.avid.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Artist Pricing
- Artist pricing is listed as $9.99 monthly, $99 annual, and $69 for a perpetual upgrade plan.kb.avid.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Studio Pricing
- Studio pricing is listed as $34.99 monthly, $299 annual, and $199 for a perpetual upgrade plan.kb.avid.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Ultimate Pricing
- Ultimate pricing is listed as $99 monthly, $599 annual, and $499 for a perpetual upgrade plan.kb.avid.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Studio Education Pricing
- Studio Education pricing is listed as $99 annual, $9.99 annual-paid-monthly, and $99 perpetual upgrade.kb.avid.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Ultimate Education Price
- Ultimate Education annual paid annual subscription pricing is listed as $299.kb.avid.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Other Price Changes
- The page says no other Pro Tools subscription or perpetual license prices are changing.kb.avid.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- Pro Tools is a digital audio workstation for recording, editing, and mixing audio.avid.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Music production
- It provides MIDI tools, virtual instruments, samples, and arrangement features for music production.avid.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Recording
- Recording features include loop recording, playlist comping, punch-in recording, and support for up to 256 simultaneous audio inputs.avid.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Editing
- Editing tools include Slip, Grid, Shuffle, and Spot modes, Elastic Audio, clip gain, pitch manipulation, and audio-to-MIDI conversion.avid.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Mixing
- The workstation includes automation, flexible routing, folder tracks, mixing plugins, and spatial rendering for Dolby Atmos and Audio Vivid.avid.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Audio post
- Studio and Ultimate include video tracks and timecode for frame-accurate scoring, dialogue editing, and sound-to-picture work.avid.com · 29 Sept 2026
- ARA 2 integrations
- ARA 2 integrations include plugins from Acon Digital, Celemony, iZotope, Steinberg, Synchro Arts, Sound Radix, and Waves.avid.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Included plugins
- Customers with active subscriptions and perpetual upgrade plans receive Melodyne essential, RX 11 Spectral Editor, Acoustica Essentials, DynAssist Lite, RePitch Elements, SpectraLayers Go, and WaveLab Go.avid.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Supported operating systems
- Avid lists macOS Tahoe 26.3.x, Sequoia 15.7.x, and Sonoma 14.8.x, plus Windows 11 versions 25H2 or 24H2, in its minimum system requirements.kb.avid.com · 29 Sept 2026
- System requirements
- Avid specifies 16 GB RAM, an internet connection for installation and activation, and 15 GB free installation space.kb.avid.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Support
- Users can get help through community support, and those with an active support contract, subscription, or Avid Support Code can create a support case or call Avid.kb.avid.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Intended users
- Avid describes Pro Tools as a workstation trusted by studios, producers, and artists, with workflows spanning music production and audio post.avid.com · 29 Sept 2026
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Sources
- kb.avid.com/pkb/articles/FAQ/Pro-Tools-Price-Adjust· checked 27 Sept 2026
- avid.com/pro-tools· checked 29 Sept 2026
- avid.com/plugins/ara-plugins· checked 29 Sept 2026
- kb.avid.com/pkb/articles/en_US/Knowledge/Pro-Tools-· checked 29 Sept 2026
- avid.com/pro-tools/perpetual· checked 29 Sept 2026